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Music & Studio · Recording equipment
Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder
A pocket stereo recorder with 32-bit float recording, so takes are almost impossible to clip.
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Key features
- Built-in X/Y stereo microphones
- 32-bit float recording
- Records to microSD
- USB audio interface mode
- Runs on AA batteries
Who it's best for
Bands recording rehearsals, interviewers and content creators.
Our verdict
The easiest way to record genuinely good audio anywhere.
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